Aviva is one of the top 50 best places for women to work in the UK.

Our global employee survey showed that 67% of our employees think that “management supports diversity in the workplace”. An increase of 4% from 2005

Diversity is about everyone – and for everyone. Employees, customers, shareholders, business partners and the wider community – they all benefit when a business makes its people feel valued for the contribution they make and respects their diverse backgrounds and talents.

Our diversity and human rights policies embody the key principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation’s core labour standards. Our practices also include the principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

We show our commitment to promoting diversity, equal opportunities and human rights through our relationship with our people, the design of our products and services and through our influence as an investor and purchaser.

We have also highlighted diversity in some of our very visible promotional campaigns. For example, Aviva’s sponsorship of Dee Caffari’s record making anticlockwise sailing journey around the world is a celebration of the female spirit. Our sponsorship of the 2006 and 2007 Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Walk helped to highlight key issues being faced by women in the community. Further, from 2006, Norwich Union UK ensures its diverse customer base is reflected in its advertising campaigns.